Question for those who know about Lima and Cusco?

Question

I will be going to Lima and Cusco next month, and I am hoping to get a poncho and one of those traditional knit hats. Does anyone know the best place to buy these items in Lima or Cusco? Also, approximately how much do these things cost in US $?

Answer 1

You will have no problem finding these items in Cuzco, the whole town is filled with shops and markets filled with these sorts of items for tourists . . . you can literally just walk outside your hotel and find them.  These things are available in Lima as well in some markets, but since the weather in Lima is hot and there are not as many tourists as in Cuzco I'd recommend waiting until you get to Cuzco to buy them.  What price you pay depends on how good you are at bargaining . . . I wouldn't pay more than 10 soles (3-4 US$) for a hat or more than 25 soles (8-10 US$) for a poncho.